The Seoul Metropolitan Government said on the 19th that 4,361 people boarded the Han River Bus on the 18th, the first day of official service. The average seat occupancy rate was 80.3%.
The Han River Bus runs round trip along the 28.9-kilometer route serving seven piers: Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Apgujeong, Oksu, Ttukseom, and Jamsil.
On the first day, 2,106 passengers took the Magok-bound service, and 2,255 took the Jamsil-bound service. The average number of passengers per section across the seven piers was 152.5.
In the initial phase, the Han River Bus operates from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at intervals of 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Starting Oct. 10, after the Chuseok holiday period, it will begin service from 7 a.m., and an express route for commuting hours is also planned.